Nitesh Rane: Congress Wins Nagpur MLC Seat With Second-Preference Votes
Congress wins Nagpur MLC seat, Nitesh Rane reacts
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Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane stated that the Congress candidate won the Nagpur MLC seat due to second-preference votes.
Rane said the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate was ahead in first-preference votes.
Congress candidate Abhijit Wanjarri won with 67,231 votes, defeating BJP's Sudhakar Kohale by 3,271 votes.
Wanjarri credited the united opposition and organisations for his victory, saying the BJP exerted all its might but voters stood with the Congress.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Nagpur MLC seat?
Congress candidate Abhijit Wanjarri won the Nagpur MLC seat.
What was the margin of victory?
Wanjarri won by a margin of 3,271 votes.
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